FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Sample Clauses

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES. Suitable Extinguishing Media: Specific hazards arising from the chemical: Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters:

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES i. The contractor shall provide and maintain adequate firefighting equipment and take adequate fire precaution measures for the safety of all personnel and temporary and permanent works and shall take action to prevent damage and destruction by fire of trees shrubs and grasses. ii. Separate payment will not be made for the provision of fire prevention measures.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES. Flammability Combustible. May evolve toxic gases (carbon/ nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons) when heated to decomposition. May also evolve sulphur oxides and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons when heated to decomposition. When coal tar pitch is heated strongly it will give off dense clouds of hazardous fumes or vapours which can form flammable or explosive mixtures in air. Fire and Explosion Extinguishing Dry agent, carbon dioxide or foam. Prevent contamination of drains or waterways. Hazchem Code 2Y

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES. Suitable (and unsuitable) fire extinguishing media: Specific hazards arising from the product Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES. Flammability Non flammable but acts as a strong oxidising agent and will vigorously accelerate fires. Protect from sources of heat, organic material and lubricants which may self ignite in combination with chlorine. Cylinders and manifolds should be located in areas with good natural ventilation or areas having adequate local ventilation. This product is an oxidising agent which may assist combustion of other materials. May evolve chlorine oxides and chlorine compounds when heated to decomposition. Fire and Explosion Extinguishing Stop flow of gas if safe to do so, such as by slowly closing the cylinder valve. Await arrival of emergency services or manufacturer's advisor. Drench and cool cylinders with water spray from protected area at a safe distance. Hazchem Code 2XE

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES. Flammability Non flammable. May evolve flammable hydrogen gas in contact with water, oxidising agents, acids or alkalis. Dust may form explosive mixtures with air. May explode in contact with oxidising agents. Fire and Explosion Extinguishing Dry agent, soda ash, sand or lime. Do not use water or foam. Withdraw from area and let fire burn out. Prevent contamination of drains or waterways. Hazchem Code 4W

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES. Suitable Extinguishing Media Appropriate extinguishing media. This product is not combustible. Choose media Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Expose to temperature above 160 C gives formation of toxic chloride gases

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES. UN number Not regulated. Un proper shipping name; N/A Transport hazard class(es): N/A Packing group: N/A Environmental hazards: None. Transport in bulk: Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Special precautions: Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in the event of an accident or spillage.